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Nov 7, 2014

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Sales Associate Interview

Anonymous Employee in Atlanta, GA

No Offer

Negative Experience

Application

I applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at IKEA (Atlanta, GA) in November 2014.

Interview

I applied for a full time sales position and was contacted for an interview a few weeks later. And by "contacted" I mean the manager happened to see me and wanted to do the interview right then. There was no real planning on his part. After answering some generic questions, the interview took a sour turn. His demeanor was very pompous and arrogant. Additionally, he made snide remarks about my career aspirations and answers to his questions. I withdrew my application the same day; no job is worth that disrespect.

Interview Questions

"What are your career goals/do you have any other job besides working at IKEA?" "If hired when can you begin?" 1 Answer

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Sep 7, 2014

Sales Associate Interview

Anonymous Employee

Declined Offer

Difficult Interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at IKEA.

Interview

I went on the website and applied online the application process was pretty easy. Two weeks later I got a call about a hiring event. I went to the hiring event there were around 25 people. They made us partner up and present in front of the group of possible employees and hiring managers. we had to ask are partners questions about why Ikea and about there prior work experience and present the info they gave us. Then we were asked to step out the room so they could deliberate. After that they called us back into the room and split us up in two groups. My group was asked to step outside once again. The people who were left in the room were not considered and basically told why not. after waiting like 30 minutes a manager came out and brought me into a interview room were he began to interview me one on one. He asked personality questions apart from the basic questions this interview was way more intense and caught me off guard. I later waited on the main hiring manager which then brought me to a room where he told me that I had too little experience to be a sales associate they require at least 2 years of prior experince to be considered for the position. so I was gonna be considered for the cashier position. I was told to go back to the waiting room that the cashier manger was going to come to interview me. Her interview was easy going and relaxed the basic questions were asked. She said the Main hiring manager would be the finale judge and if yes i would be emailed the background check information. I left the interview at 4 by 5.30 I had the email. I was there form 12.30pm to 4.00pm Ps. The same day around 7.00am hours before the event started I was called by headquarters I was interviewed and told that my resume was being fowarded to the location I applied to unknowing that I had already been called in for an interview. So basically expect a phone interview before the actual interview

Interview Questions

Whats the last thing you read? What was your favorite part? What was the last nice thing you did ? Tell me something nerdy about you? Answer Question

Sales Associate Interview

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Accepted Offer

Positive Experience

Easy Interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at IKEA.

Interview

Ikea's interview process was both a fun and unique experience. My first interview was a group hiring event where around thirty other applicants and I were taken into a conference room where we were split up between managers in groups of four. We were asked one question, and then each group was given a task to be completed as a team. The task was used to let the managers observe how well each candidate worked in a group with others to reach a common goal. They were able to observe our personalities as well as our communication skills firsthand. Later, they selected some of us to continue to the next step in the hiring process by providing references and information for a background check. After about a week, I was called in for a one on one interview with the manager interested in hiring me onto her team. I had a professional interview with both my manager and her boss, and a week later, I was called in for one last meeting in which I was offered a job.

Interview Questions

"Tell us about a time where you went above and beyond to help a customer, OR tell us about a time when you handled an extremely difficult customer." 1 Answer

Negotiation

Ikea is looking for someone who is willing to start building a career through them, so they want to make sure you're comfortable with the hours you choose. Really consider how much time you will have to come to work before you make your decision. If you're going to school or have family obligations, make sure you are very clear with the times you will be available. Ikea is highly supportive of your life outside the workplace, so they want to make sure you can schedule your time wisely.

Sales Associate Interview

This is my one complaint. The hiring process was so incredibly drawn out. I applied in late March/early April of 2009, was interviewed in May and I didn't start work until June. And this was to semi-urgently fill the vacant position. The interview process itself was decent, you go into a cozy little room decorated and outfitted with Ikea furniture (naturally) the interviewers were friendly, they ask thought-provoking questions, and sometimes you may be asked to come in for a second interview.

Interview Questions

I don't recall any specific questions. They weren't humdingers like Google has, but they do require you to think. Answer Question

Sales Associate Interview

I applied online. The process took a week – interviewed at IKEA (West Chester, OH).

Interview

I filled out an online application about a week before I got a call from one of the managers. He asked me to come in for an interview that next day. I went in and filled out another paper application form. I was interviewed by a manager in the bath section who wanted to hire me in his area (keep in mind I have no experience in that area whatsoever). The interview took about an hour, maybe longer including filling out the paper application. He told me he would call me by that next week and that he's planning to hire around memorial day(3 weeks away), but instead I got a call the next day to do some more paperwork and then to start me off in the next couple of days. I took the drug test during my interview as well, it was a saliva drug test, nothing that difficult.

Interview Questions

Describe a time where you have a saved money for a company you have worked for? Answer Question

Describe a time where you have had to deal with multiple things at one time Answer Question

Describe a time where you have had to do something that you had little or no experience or training in Answer Question

Sales Associate Interview

I applied online. The process took a week – interviewed at IKEA (West Chester, OH) in May 2013.

Interview

Filled out the application on line. About a week later, I was given a call by one of the managers at Ikea. He asked me to come in for an interview that next day. When I showed up, I was asked to fill out a paper application as well. He called me back and it was the basic interviews questions. I ended up doing a drug test then and there. It was a saliva drug test, so nothing too difficult. He told me he would give me a call in a week and that he was hiring for the end of may(3 weeks from then). I got a call the next day from a lady in HR and asked me to come in that Monday to fill out more paperwork and to start on Tuesday instead. They have two days of orientation, and it really gets you use to their values and their store policies. It also helps you get use to their store a little better since it is HUGE.

Sales Associate Interview

Anonymous Employee in Houston, TX

Declined Offer

Positive Experience

Easy Interview

Application

I applied online – interviewed at IKEA (Houston, TX) in April 2013.

Interview

Straight forward questions nothing too difficult, phone interview followed by interview with two team leaders. Also said there is a possible drug test which I felt was a little intrusive. The pay seemed competitive for the position.

Interview Questions

why do you think your an appropriate candidate for this position Answer Question

Sales Associate Interview

I applied online. The process took a week – interviewed at IKEA (Minneapolis, MN) in July 2012.

Interview

I applied almost less than a month ago and then last week got a phone call for a phone interview, missed it and called back, they didn't call for the rest of the day. They called again the next day, I missed it again and then called back, no call for the rest of the day. Finally they called back on the third day and I was able to answer the phone. I guess that they work on their own time. I did the phone interview and it was okay, I felt kind of weird after. This past week I got an email and a phone call for an in person interview. I went in today and it was typical questions for a retail position, but they had me do a written application, then interviewed, then gave me the job description and walked out, walked back in and said that they wanted to move forward. I guess that meant that I got the job because I filled out a background check form and agreed to do a drug test, which I haven't done... I think that the background check is done first.

Interview Questions

Nothing was too difficult or unexpected... but do your homework... part of the first question that they asked me was what I knew about IKEA. Answer Question

Interested in a Team Leader role? Check out the IKEA Merriam, KS openings in Kitchen Production and After Sales.

IKEA update

30+ days ago

Hiring Events for seasonal, part time jobs at IKEA in Frisco, Texas, May 28th from 6pm to 8pm and May 30th from 9:30am to 11am. Apply online at http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vI63Z then come meet us in person. No appointment necessary.

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